Embassy of the Republic
of the Philippines in Doha
Building No. 6, Street No. 549
Zone No. 66, Doha, State of Qatar
Consular Services Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EMBASSY NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOHA 19 February 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, attended the induction ceremony and technical conference of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) – Qatar Chapter on 31 January 2025.
With the theme, “A Resilient Future: Through Transformative and Innovative Engineering Practices,” Ambassador Melicor praised the Filipino civil engineers for encouraging the continuous professional development of their peers currently working in Qatar.
In his remarks, Ambassador Melicor underscored the value of enhancing one’s employability, which does not only transform the individuals, but also of the community and the Filipino nation as a whole.
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DOHA 17 February 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, called on the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, on 16 February 2025.
The two officials acknowledged the robust relations between the two friendly nations, and exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various fields of mutual interest.
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DOHA 16 February 2025 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha successfully participated in the 12th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, or AgriteQ, on 04-08 February 2025 at the Katara Cultural Village.
Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, along with Consul General and First Secretary Cassandra B. Sawadjaan, led the opening of the Philippine booth.
The booth featured premium agricultural products, innovative farming solutions, and top travel destinations, providing visitors a glimpse of the rich trade and tourism opportunities in the Philippines.
Through its participation in AgriteQ, the Embassy aims to strengthen bilateral trade, promote investment opportunities, and enhance economic cooperation between the Philippines and Qatar.
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DOHA 15 February 2025 — The Philippine men's national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a scintillating win over Qatar, 74-71, in a nail-biting match on the first day of the 2nd Doha International Cup.
Playing before a packed venue at Qatar University on 14 February 2025, the Gilas players displayed a mastery of the art of closing out the game in style, stunning the host country.
Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, joined thousands of Filipinos in cheering for the Philippine team.
He also personally conveyed his congratulations to the players and coaching staff for coming through in the clutch.
The Gilas are set to face the national teams of Lebanon and Egypt on 15 and 16 February 2025, respectively.
The Doha friendlies form part of the team’s preparations in the run-up to the qualifiers for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup and the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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